Roane County Government
The operations of the Clerk and Master’s Office consist of maintaining Rule and Execution dockets for suits filed in Chancery and Probate Court, attending all court sessions, and keeping minutes of the Courts. Other responsibilities of the office include investing idle funds, conducting auctions of real and personal property when Ordered by the Court, collecting filing fees and costs associated with the cases filed, reporting collections and making distributions to proper entities monthly, prepare annual budget, comply with all audit standards, record and revenue management, courtroom administration and public relations. The office also takes public inquiries in person or by phone about Chancery and Probate cases and delinquent taxes. The office now accepts credit card payments. In order to offer this service, a 2.5% fee will be added.
The Clerk and Master is responsible for collecting delinquent taxes for Roane County and the cities of Harriman, Kingston, Oliver Springs and Rockwood, as well as conducting an annual tax sale for Roane County and City taxes.
ROANE CHANCERY COURT ORDERED PROPERTY AUCTION
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 10:30 am
Roane County Courthouse
The auction will be held on the front steps (facing Race Street)
FOR MORE INFO CALL 865-376-2487
ROANE CHANCERY BACK TAX SALE: APRIL 25, 2026
The next Back Tax Sale will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10 am in the Roane County Courthouse. All properties are sold as-is where-is. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the property before bidding. For information on a parcel visit www.assessment.cot.tn.gov.
The Parcel List for the 2020 Delinquent Tax Sale is now available!
The 2020DT Parcel List will be updated as taxes are paid and available by Friday each week, up to the day before the tax sale. A printed copy will be provided the morning of the tax sale and is also available now for pick up at the Clerk & Master’s office for $10, along with a Registration Packet (by request).
The parcels in this sale have judgements entered to collect 2020 or prior years delinquent taxes in the Roane County and the Cities of Harriman, Kingston, Oak Ridge, and Rockwood tax suits. Additionally, by order of the Chancery Court the 2021, 2022 and 2023 taxes, penalties and fees on these parcels are included in the minimum bid amount.
You must be registered to participate in the tax sale. Registration will be held the morning of the tax sale between 8:30 am and 9:50 am. Proper identification (i.e., valid driver’s license) and completion of the Registration Form are required and will NOT be accepted after 9:50 am.
All winning bidders must make payment before leaving the courthouse on the day of the sale. No exceptions will be made. Payment can be made by cash; credit card; personal, business or cashier’s check; and money order. Following the redemption period, if not redeemed, a tax deed will be prepared in the name stated on the registration form and mailed to the purchaser.
The redemption period on parcels sold is one year from the date the decree confirming sale is entered in the Chancery Court, unless otherwise ordered by the court. There will be no redemptions allowed on the day of the sale, but delinquent taxes may be paid up to 9:50am the day of the sale. All sales are subject to Chancery Court approval.
The Clerk and Master makes no representation regarding the status of title or to any of the parcels being sold for delinquent taxes, nor does the Clerk and Master make any representation regarding the accuracy of the property assessment maps depicting such parcels or to the boundaries of such parcels. It is the responsibility of each bidder to determine the status of title and the location and boundaries of the properties being bid upon prior to making a bid.
For information on a parcel visit www.assessment.cot.tn.gov.
